by BeanzMeenzHeinz March 16, 2021
Get the Melton Mowbray mug.(Gr. metonymia "changing of name") is a trope in which the name of a thing is replaced by the name of an associated thing. One name is used instead of another.
the following types of metonymy are differentiated:
1. the abstract stands foe the concrete
2. the container is mentioned instead of the contents
3. the material instead of the thing made of it
4. the maker of the thing made
5. the instrument is put for the agent
6. a part is put for the whole (synecdoche)
the following types of metonymy are differentiated:
1. the abstract stands foe the concrete
2. the container is mentioned instead of the contents
3. the material instead of the thing made of it
4. the maker of the thing made
5. the instrument is put for the agent
6. a part is put for the whole (synecdoche)
he had several Picassos (paintings of Picasso). (metonymy)
we need some new faces (metonymy) around here.
his pen (metonymy) is rather sharp (about an author).
he sat just near the cold green eyes (metonymy).
we need some new faces (metonymy) around here.
his pen (metonymy) is rather sharp (about an author).
he sat just near the cold green eyes (metonymy).
by Saiane March 19, 2011
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by 420baconqueen July 29, 2018
Get the Mesmonia mug.The most beautiful girl you will ever meet. She is constantly smiling, and being around her will always make you feel great. If you ever need to feel better go see her and you will.
person 1: Have you met Faith Melton?
person 2: Yeah, she is always smiling and makes everybody happy!
person 2: Yeah, she is always smiling and makes everybody happy!
by fr0gp3rson February 19, 2015
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by mertonfan December 30, 2010
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by julie michelle September 25, 2006
Get the Maston mug.A very suave gentlemen. Someone you could picture owning and running a casino or a car dealership. A McStoner is someone who is very smooth with all of the ladies and top dog among his friends. Women break up with their boyfriends for not being a McStoner. Everyone would want to strive to be more like a McStoner.
Oh my gosh, look at McStoner surrounded by all of those women over there!
Why can't you just be more like McStoner?!
Why can't you just be more like McStoner?!
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